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Dynis Family History

Dynis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Danis, Donis, Denis, Dynes, Dennis, Annis, Manis, Duris, Mynes, Doris

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Where is the Dynis family from?

You can see how Dynis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dynis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dynis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Dynis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dynis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dynis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dynis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Dynis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dynis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Dynis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Dynis. For the veterans among your Dynis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dynis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Dynis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dynis in 1976 was 89, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dynis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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